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Lexmark MX710

Lexmark MX710

Attaching cables

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY:  Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the fax feature, power cord, or telephone, during a lightning storm.

Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable or to the network using an Ethernet cable.

Make sure to match the following:

  • The USB symbol on the cable with the USB symbol on the printer
  • The appropriate Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port
Use theTo

1

EXT port

Connect additional devices (telephone or answering machine) to the printer and the telephone line. Use this port if you do not have a dedicated fax line for the printer and if this connection method is supported in your country or region.

Note:  Remove the plug to access the port.

2

LINE port

Connect the printer to an active telephone line through a standard wall jack (RJ‑11), DSL filter, or VoIP adapter, or any other adapter that allows you to access the telephone line to send and receive faxes.

3

Printer power cord socket

Connect the printer to a properly grounded electrical outlet.

4

USB printer port

Connect the printer to a computer.

5

Ethernet port

Connect the printer to a network.

6

Internal Solutions Port (ISP) or printer hard disk slot

Note:  If the printer has support for wireless connection, then the wireless antenna is attached here.

Attach an ISP or a printer hard disk.

7

USB port

Attach an optional wireless network adapter.

Warning—Potential Damage:  Do not touch the USB cable, any wireless network adapter, or the printer in the area shown while actively printing. Loss of data or a malfunction can occur.

Organizing cables

Attach the Ethernet cable and power cord, and then neatly tuck the cables in the channels at the back of the printer.

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